Scientific realism is rooted in the principle that:
a. similar interventions can naturally be expected to have different outcomes in different contexts
b. the success of evaluations depends on the assignment of subjects to experimental and control groups
c. there be equivalence between experimental and control groups before an intervention
d. treatment integrity must be rigorously guarded
A
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Wilson (2000) states that public bureaucracies, like criminal justice agencies, must adhere to the principles of :
A. Accountability B. Efficiency C. Fiscal Integrity D. Equity E. All of the above
Which statement is true about self-report studies of criminal behavior?
A) They have been found to be more accurate with female subjects. B) They are based on data provided by law enforcement. C) They attempt to measure only prior involvement in felonies. D) They suggest that crime is committed by all socioeconomic classes.
What is the first step in determining how to break the cycle of recidivism?
A. determine whether offender is antisocial B. assess offender’s risk of reoffending C. analyze presence of substance abuse D. implement treatment interventions
In which of the following situations would a researcher use the t test for dependent means?
a. Comparing stress levels before and after an exam b. Comparing first graders and college students c. Comparing owners of hand guns and shot guns d. Comparing drug users and non-drug users